Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.
But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 94?
The answer is Plutonium (Pu). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Plutonium that people don't know. Let me show you:
But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 94?
The answer is Plutonium (Pu). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Plutonium that people don't know. Let me show you:
Plutonium Overview
Atomic Symbol
Pu (Plutonium)
Description
Silvery-white, extremely radioactive artificially produced metal.
Sources
Found rarely in some uranium ores. Made by bombarding uranium with neutrons.
Found rarely in some uranium ores. Made by bombarding uranium with neutrons.
State at 20 °C
solid
Uses
Used in bombs and reactors. Small quantities are used in thermo-electric generators.
Used in bombs and reactors. Small quantities are used in thermo-electric generators.
Name Origin
Named for the planet Pluto.
Named for the planet Pluto.
Discovery
Discovered By: G.T.Seaborg, J.W.Kennedy, E.M.McMillan, A.C.Wohl
Year: 1940
Location: United States
Learn more about the atomic mass.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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Along with basic atom / element information (like Plutonium-Pu and all the other atom symbols / data), it also comes with color coded info about: State (Gas, Liquid or Solid at room temperature), Groups/series details and much more...
How about an incentive to share this post? (You will help other colleagues find this blog)
Download and enjoy this complete and colored periodic table for you to edit and enjoy. It's in an editable excel format or .ods (open).
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